[Open Letter] Protection International adds its name to the Environmental Defenders Declaration for South East Asia
Brussels, 08/01/2019 – In August 2018, Earth Rights Defenders, Not1More (N1M), and Cambodian Youth Network hosted the Forest Defenders Conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with more than 90 defenders and allies in attendance. This conference came together as a response to the closing of political space and the growth of impunity in Southeast Asia. The […]
[Lettre Ouverte] Protection International ajoute son nom à la Déclaration des défenseur.e.s de l’environnement de l’Asie du Sud-Est
Bruxelles, le 08/01/2019 – En août 2018, Earth Rights Defenders, Not1More (N1M) et Cambodian Youth Network ont organisé à Chiang Mai, en Thaïlande, la Conférence des Défenseurs des Forêts à laquelle ont participé plus de 90 défenseur.e.s et alliés. Cette conférence a été organisée en réponse à la fermeture de l’espace politique et à l’augmentation […]
[Carta Abiera] Protection International añade su nombre a La Declaración de los Defensores del Medio Ambiente del Sudeste Asiático
Bruselas, 08/01/2019 – En agosto de 2018, Earth Rights Defenders, Not1More (N1M) y Cambodian Youth Network organizaron la Conferencia de Defensores Forestales en Chiang Mai, Tailandia, a la que asistieron más de 90 personas defensoras y aliado/as. Esta conferencia se organizó como respuesta al cierre del espacio político y al aumento de la impunidad en […]
Cambodia: Support and solidarity for the five detained HRDs
Together with 53 others organisations, Protection International is calling for support and solidarity for the 5 Cambodian human rights defenders who have been detained since 28 April 2016. Senior staff senior staff members from the NGO Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC), Mr. Ny Sokha, Mr. Yi Soksan, Mr. Nay Vanda and Ms. […]
Human Rights Defenders Battle Civil Lawsuit in Thailand for Hanging Banner
In Thailand on 24 February 2016, 70 villagers travelled to the Loei Provincial Courthouse to show their support for the 6 community-based human rights defenders from Khon Rak Ban Kerd (KRBK) involved in a civil lawsuit at the Loei Provincial Court. According to affidavit number PorPan 574/2558 filed by Tungkhum Co. Ltd, the gold-mining company is seeking […]
Las mujeres que defienden los Derechos Humanos – Rehana Hashmi
Entrevista de Protection International a Rehana Hashmi Es peligroso ser mujer en Pakistán. Un informe de la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Pakistán muestra los numerosos retos a los que se enfrentan las mujeres pakistaníes. Es aún más peligroso ser una mujer paquistaní que defiende los derechos humanos. Al ser objeto de amenazas de muerte y […]
The Women Who Defend Human Rights – Rehana Hashmi
Protection International interviews Rehana Hashmi It’s dangerous being a woman in Pakistan. A report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan shows just how much by listing the numerous challenges that are faced by Pakistani women. It’s even more dangerous being a Pakistani woman who defends human rights. Being the target of death threats and harassment, one […]
Asian Human Rights Defenders face increasing challenges and threats
(Quezon City, 6 December 2014) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), together with its members the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) and the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) reiterated their call to Asian governments, as well as national, regional and international institutions to ensure effective protection of […]